Monthly Archives: August 2011

A man with cancer that has no cure Who can’t get the help that he needs Because the state says it costs too much To do surgery, so the cancer grows and bleeds Slowly the cancer eats away at him … Continue reading →

What do you do when you’re down and out In a system that safety nets lacks When they can’t take care of everyone And you end up falling in the cracks The criteria for assistance is so hard And yes … Continue reading →

Yesterday while riding the bus I was asked if I had been in fire, I said “no” then it occurred to me it would have been a lot easier and less pain had I been, rather than the truth of … Continue reading →

For a homeless person who doesn’t have much There are few things about which we can brag Especially when everything you wear, own, and such Is summed up in your world in a bag. That’s how it is when you … Continue reading →

Being alone in a world that seems not to care With no one to confide in or to get help from out there When the world seems to be coming to an end That’s when you really need the love … Continue reading →

GIVE ME YOUR POOR, YOUR HUNGRY AND HUDDLED MASSES; THAT’S WHAT THE STATUE OF LIBERTY READS. THEN WHY DO WE HAVE SO MANY CLASSES, AND DISCRIMINATION ABOUT SEX, RACE AND CREEDS. THAT’S NOT WHAT THIS COUNTRY WAS MADE FOR, IT … Continue reading →

Homeless does not mean helpless as some people think. We are not all lunatics or alcoholics on the brink. Our lives have just been changed to a great degree, But we are still human beings if only you would see. … Continue reading →

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A View from the Street is a book of poetry written by a man who has lived on the streets off and on for much of his adult life. This book includes Matt's poetry, articles about Matt and letters to Matt from former President Clinton and more.

In addition to Matt's encounters with homelessness, Matt has also battled 11 types of cancer since he was just two years old and has endured over 1,700 surgeries. In 2011, he was a Special Guest at the Invisible Disabilities Association's Honor Awards Banquet, where he shared some of his journey. He was also chosen to be featured in Seattle freelance photographer's photo essay called, "Walking with Giant."